Delphi to Make Wiring Harness Assemblies in Romania

Parts supplier Delphi Automotive announced today the opening of a new manufacturing facility in the southwest region of Romania, in charge with producing wiring harness modules for vehicle manufacturers across Europe. The new manufacturing site is located in Moldova Noua, and is expected to reach 1,000 employees by the end of the year.

Some two months ago, 1,400 square meters of the Moldova Noua facility was opened as part of the first phase of development. During this phase, the manufacturing team is validating processes and gaining valuable production experience. An additional 2,400 square meters of the facility will be opened in September 2011.

Delphi currently operates three plants in Romania, employing more than 10,000 people at facilities that manufacture wiring harnesses and components for high-precision diesel common rail systems.

“Our quality and cutting-edge technology are driving significant growth in our European business as we work with automakers to help them manage the increasingly complex electrical and electronic requirements of vehicles,” said Gerhard Mertes, global sales director, Delphi Electrical/Electronic Architecture. “This new plant will allow us to build on the expertise and capital investment we’ve made at our other plants in Romania in order to support our customers’ increasing production volumes.”

The electrical/electronic distribution systems are comprised of many different modules, each with a specification that is dependent on the content of the vehicle and the options chosen by the consumer.

“These modules are increasingly complex, often with built-in control electronics,” explained Cristian Gulicska, regional director, Delphi Electrical/Electronic Distribution Systems, Romania East. “At Moldova Noua, we will focus on manufacturing a range of these customized modules, removing complexity from our other manufacturing operations and allowing for better overall efficiency.”